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Summary
Dr. Nicholas Wettersten treats advanced heart failure and sees patients through a heart valve program, and also manages orthotropic heart transplantation. He performs therapeutic hypothermia and has 15 years of experience in cardiology. Dr. Wettersten earned his medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and completed his residency at UC Davis Medical Center. He sees patients in La Jolla, California.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- 43 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Uc Davis Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
UC San Diego Health
9434 Medical Center DrLa Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 657-8530
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| 15 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Polish | Speaks English, Hindi | |
| La Jolla , CA | National City , CA | Winter Park , FL | La Jolla , CA |
| Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine | Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Nicholas Wettersten
Medical Specialties
Nicholas Wettersten has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Nicholas Wettersten has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Nicholas Wettersten holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Uc Davis Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California Davis School Of Medicine in 2011.
NPI Number
Nicholas Wettersten's NPI number is 1063701068.
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- Nicholas Wettersten's office is located at 9434 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92037.
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